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Magnolia sieboldii subsp. sinensis

Chinese magnolia (syn. Magnolia sinensis)

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The spreading stems of this impressive shrub are clothed in large, deep green leaves, which have a paler and somewhat downy reverse. However, it's primarily grown for its flowers, which can grow up to 10cm across. Made up of creamy white petals and a prominent burgundy and pale greenish yellow eye, they are also lightly scented. They appear over a relatively long period from late spring, and because they are pendent, they can quite easily be admired from the ground. A substantial and showy plant, it could also be trained as a tree in smaller gardens.

How to care for Magnolia sieboldii subsp. sinensis:

Requires minimal pruning. Remove any broken, diseased or crossing branches in midsummer. The best time to plant is in April, adding plenty of ericaceous compost to the planting hole, in a sheltered spot. Mulch in spring with manure and leafmould, especially on dry soils.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
6m
Eventual spread:
8m
Position:

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.

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12 litre pot | 80 - 100cm tall
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